State Senator Herron Gaston, vice chair of Housing, doesn’t hold back about his take on the roadblocks to inclusive housing. See video above. Let’s call
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Category: State Politics
State Senators Seek Constituent Input During Legislative Session
The two senators representing Bridgeport in the Connecticut legislature want to know what’s on your mind as key issues this current session that runs into
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State Elected Officials Urge Postmaster To Reverse Decision To Close Post Office
News release from legislative delegation: The Bridgeport legislative delegation of State Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox, Senator Herron Gaston, and state Representatives Steve Stafstrom and Christopher Rosario are asking the
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Lamont State Of State Address: Our North Stars, Affordability And Opportunity
Governor Ned Lamont, on the first day of the General Assembly’s legislative session, issued this State of the State speech. Also see corresponding video. This
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(UPDATE: Council Meeting To Be Rescheduled) As General Assembly Convenes, City Council, Legislative Delegation To Meet About Spending Priorities
Connecticut’s cashflow is swimming in surpluses. Democratic leadership in the state legislature wants to do something about that to ease the financial burden on constituents.
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Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox Tapped For Key Committee Assignments In State Senate
In four weeks State Senator-elect Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox will formally take her seat for the start of the General Assembly’s 2025 legislative session that will last
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Jack Hennessy, Political Maverick, Legislator, Army Ranger, Dead at 73
Jack Hennessy, the dean of Bridgeport’s state legislative delegation prior to his defeat in 2022, a former Army Ranger who championed benefits for veterans,
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Legislative Leadership Reappoints Stafstrom House Chair Of Judiciary Committee
News release from House Speaker Matt Ritter: House Speaker Matt Ritter (D-Hartford) and House Majority Leader Jason Rojas (D-East Hartford, Manchester) today announced the reappointment of Rep. Steven Stafstrom (D- Bridgeport)
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